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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher (70/100 vs 69). New price not checked for at least one of them.
Which to pick by profile and use
By profile
- Budget: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77 vs 72).
- Smart: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (74 vs 70).
- Premium: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (69), the only one of the two scored.
By use
- Taking photos and videos: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (81), the only one of the two scored.
- Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (67 vs 61).
- Gaming and demanding apps: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90 vs 84).
- Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (98 vs 90).
Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.
Picksly scores
| Criterion | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | 70/100 |
| Performance | 84/100 | 90/100 |
| Camera | 81/100 | not measured |
| Display | 80/100 | not measured |
| Battery | 61/100 | 67/100 |
| Working memory (RAM) | 50/100 | 90/100 |
| Storage | 90/100 | 98/100 |
| Fast charging | < 5/100 | 22/100 |
| Brightness | 31/100 | 54/100 |
| Updates | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| New price checked | not measured | not measured |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max sheet → Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sheet →